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Elliot
City in Eastern Cape, South Africa
Overview
Elliot is a small, friendly town set in the Drakensberg foothills of the Eastern Cape, offering a blend of rural charm and natural beauty. It is a gateway to outdoor adventures and serves the local farming community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Eastern Cape
Population
17,224
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-31.33°, 27.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$723
Local Cost
$479
Local Income
$350
Cashless
30
English
75
Temperature
15.5°C
Summer Avg
19.9°C
Winter Avg
10.3°C
Record High
41.3°C
Record Low
-3.3°C
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
917 mm
Internet Speed
38 Mbps
Upload
21 Mbps
Latency
63 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 18 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 45/100.
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